Forecast vs result · Group G · Matchday 3
Belgium vs New Zealand
2026-06-26
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Pre-match forecast
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Video analysis: player performance
Per-player ratings and event breakdowns from official highlights analysis. Tap a player to see their full match timeline.
9Leandro TrossardTrossard was clinical in front of goal, scoring two crucial goals that set Belgium on their way to victory.
Trossard was clinical in front of goal, scoring two crucial goals that set Belgium on their way to victory.
9Kevin De BruyneDe Bruyne orchestrated Belgium's attack with a goal and a key assist, demonstrating his exceptional vision and passing.
De Bruyne orchestrated Belgium's attack with a goal and a key assist, demonstrating his exceptional vision and passing.
9Romelu LukakuLukaku made an immediate and decisive impact, scoring two goals with clinical finishing to further extend Belgium's lead.
Lukaku made an immediate and decisive impact, scoring two goals with clinical finishing to further extend Belgium's lead.
7Thibaut CourtoisCourtois made vital saves and confidently handled aerial threats, contributing to Belgium's defensive solidity despite the scoreline.
Courtois made vital saves and confidently handled aerial threats, contributing to Belgium's defensive solidity despite the scoreline.
6Maxim De CuyperDe Cuyper contributed to the attack with a strong shot on goal, showing offensive intent.
De Cuyper contributed to the attack with a strong shot on goal, showing offensive intent.
7Elijah JustJust provided New Zealand's only goal, showing good positioning to capitalize on a corner.
Just provided New Zealand's only goal, showing good positioning to capitalize on a corner.
5Chris WoodWood had a shot blocked, but otherwise struggled to make a significant impact in a difficult match for his team.
Wood had a shot blocked, but otherwise struggled to make a significant impact in a difficult match for his team.
Match observations
- The match began with early pressure from Belgium, almost resulting in a goal that was disallowed by goal-line technology.
- Belgium quickly established dominance, scoring two goals through Trossard, showcasing their attacking prowess.
- New Zealand managed to pull one goal back from a corner, but Belgium responded swiftly with two more goals from Lukaku.